VEGETABLE HAM AND BEAN SOUP

 

6 cups cooked beans: navy, pinto, Great Northern or a combo off any

1 meaty ham bone
1 cup cooked ham, diced
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1 bay leaf
1 cup cubed potatoes
1 cup chopped onions
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped carrots
water

Combine the first 10 ingredients in a 4-quart slow cooker or crock pot.  Add enough water to bring mixture to about 1-inch from the top.

Place lid on cooker and cook on low 5 to 8 hours until veggies are tender.

Remove and discard the bay leaf before serving.

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Yield: 8 servings

Per serving: Calories 261, Total Fat 3 g, Carbs 39 g, Protein 21 g This is a good carb/protein ratio for a diabetic.